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Sun English Edition | 19 hours, 24 minutes ago | optimistic

Araghchi says draft US-Iran deal to be inked 'remotely', warns of Israeli sabotage

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a draft deal with the US will be signed remotely in the coming days. The 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' aims to end the war that started on February 28, 2026. Araghchi stated the agreement includes lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and managing the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of potential Israeli sabotage. US President Donald Trump called off planned strikes and indicated a deal could be signed soon. The deal includes a 60-day period for discussing Iran's nuclear program.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 7 months ago | tense

Maldives Dismisses Envoy to Pakistan After Unauthorised Meeting With Taliban Representative

The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohamed Thoha after he held an unsanctioned meeting with Afghanistan's acting Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb on November 1, 2024. The government stated the meeting was not authorized and that appropriate actions were taken, reaffirming recognition of the UN-represented Afghan government. Thoha was appointed Ambassador to Pakistan in June, after being assigned to Saudi Arabia in May. The Maldives has had diplomatic relations with Afghanistan since 2006 and acknowledged Afghanistan's right to self-governance in 2018, before the Taliban takeover in 2021.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 7 months ago | neutral

Maldives’ High Commissioner to Pakistan Meets Afghan Counterpart, Discusses Bilateral Relations

Maldives High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohamed Thoha met Afghanistan's Acting Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb in Islamabad on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and trade ties, including facilitating trade with Central Asian nations via Afghanistan. The article notes that Maldives acknowledged Afghanistan's right to self-governance in December 2018, the Taliban established a government in August 2021, and formal diplomatic relations were established in March 2006.